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Experience Flow 2vsArahi 8
The Experience Flow 2 and Arahi 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Experience Flow 2 retails for $140 while the Arahi 8 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Experience Flow 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.1 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Arahi 8. In our ratings, the Experience Flow 2 edges out the Arahi 8 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.1 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 4 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
